There’s a lot to see in the Alpilles, so it’s a race against the clock if you hope to fit it all in. The humble olive is the star of the region and tours and tastings are available at plenty of local estates. For lunch, get a table at Le Patio, totally devoted to regional produce and set in a former sheep fold. Les Olivades is devoted to the manufacture of Provençal fabric. To stretch your legs, walk around Aureille, Orgon and Chiari cheese dairy. A visit to Saint-Rémy isn’t complete without enjoying a sumptuous treat from the Lilamand confectioner’s. Ready? Steady.
TOUR OF THE ALPILLES, OLIVES, VILLAGES AND MORE
Art of living - Off the beaten tracks - Wine and gastronomy.